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How does this whole NVC thing work? Do I need to call them? We got our NOA2 last Friday.

Congratulations on the NOA2!

You can call them at 603-334-0700. They will need your receipt number from USCIS and at least your fiance's name and birthdate (I think they may ask for both). It usually takes at least a week from California, but Vermont may be faster. It's easiest to get through after 10 pm Eastern Time. Most people have said they were polite, even if their petition wasn't there yet, but a few have been having some problems. Unfortunately, there is no way to check it online or using an automated phone system.

You can also just wait for the letter. They will send you a letter letting you know they have finished with your petition and sent it on to the consulate. That should give you both their case number and the address of the consulate. Once your petition gets to NVC, they are very quick with it. Anywhere from two days to a week from the timelines I've seen.

K1

10/02/2007 ~ Sent I-129F to CSC

2/27/2008 ~ NOA2!!! (148 days)

5/27/2008 ~ Interview --- APPROVED!!

5/28/2008 ~ Visa in hand (239 days)

7/17/2008 ~ POE Portal, North Dakota

7/26/2008 ~ Marriage

AOS

8/26/2008 ~ Sent AOS/AP/EAD to Chicago lockbox

9/18/2008 ~ Biometrics in St Louis

9/22/2008 ~ Transferred to CSC

11/05/2008 ~ AP/EAD approved (71 days)

1/20/2009 ~ AOS approved!!! (147 days)

1/29/2009 ~ 2-year GC arrived (156 days)

Removing Conditions

11/18/2010 ~ Sent I-751 to CSC

11/19/2010 ~ I-751 delivered to CSC

11/19/2010 ~ NOA1

12/10/2010 ~ Received biometrics letter

12/21/2010 ~ Biometrics in St Louis

12/29/2010 ~ Touch

1/04/2011 ~ Case status finally available online

2/16/2011 ~ Approved!! (89 days)

2/22/2011 ~ 10-year GC arrived (95 days)

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Filed: AOS (pnd) Country: Saint Lucia
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Thanks Applewow and Sonoran. :)

I'll wait till the embassy in Barbados has our file. As of now, NVC has not received our docs yet and I don't want to risk delaying anything.

I'll email Barbados to change my SO's mailing address once they receive it. I read threads here that the beneficiary's address only matters at that stage so s/he can receive packets 3 and 4.

honestly, in my opinion coming from our embassy, his address never matters. lol

That's true too, lucy4! :D LOL Isn't your fiance still waiting for packet 3 even after getting his visa? The Caribbean mail system (or lack thereof) is crazy....

I'll email Barbados and get his addy changed and also ask if I can submit the packet 3 requirements to them by email since the mail is super slow, hopefully they allow it (they wouldn't for Iriecat).

oh btw. I think I said this to iriecat before but not to you. They will tell you you cannot email them because they need the signed docs. I did it anyway, while putting the signed docs in the mail via dhl. They replied to my email with an interview date. :thumbs:

I believe you did mention that to me...Iriecat asked Barbados but they won't let her. I will try your approach and just send the pdf copies and see what they say. I don't have anything to lose. :) Thanks!!!

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AOS Timeline:

7/30/08: Sent AOS to Chicago lockbox

7/31/08: Received by USCIS

8/06/08: Check cashed

8/07/08: Rec'd NOA for I-485 AOS

8/07/08: AOS, EAD, & AP - Touched

8/08/08: Rec'd NOAs for EAD & AP

8/12/08: Rec'd Biometrics appt letter

8/21/08: Biometrics

9/29/08: EAD & AP - approved!!

10/6/08: EAD & AP - received in the mail!

2/06/09: Received interview notice for March 10th!!

3/10/09: Passed interview - husband's GC approved!!! Woohoo!!! :-)

01/2011: File to remove conditions

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How does this whole NVC thing work? Do I need to call them? We got our NOA2 last Friday.

Congratulations on the NOA2!

You can call them at 603-334-0700. They will need your receipt number from USCIS and at least your fiance's name and birthdate (I think they may ask for both). It usually takes at least a week from California, but Vermont may be faster. It's easiest to get through after 10 pm Eastern Time. Most people have said they were polite, even if their petition wasn't there yet, but a few have been having some problems. Unfortunately, there is no way to check it online or using an automated phone system.

You can also just wait for the letter. They will send you a letter letting you know they have finished with your petition and sent it on to the consulate. That should give you both their case number and the address of the consulate. Once your petition gets to NVC, they are very quick with it. Anywhere from two days to a week from the timelines I've seen.

Thank you very much! Just wanted to make sure there wasn't something I should be doing that I hadn't. TY! :thumbs:

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AOS Timeline:

- 06/30/2009: Filed for AOS/EAD/AP

- 07/02/2009: AOS packet received

- 07/08/2009: Check cashed

- 07/10/2009: Received all 3 NOA1s

- 07/14/2009: Received biometrics appt.

- 07/29/2009: Case transferred to CSC

- 08/01/2009: Advanced Parole Documents Issued

- 08/06/2009: Biometrics appointment completed

- 08/11/2009: EAD issued (received 8/14)

- 11/12/2009: AOS approved

- 11/20/2009: Green Card in hand!

* Complete timeline in profile under "Signature and Story"

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Has anyone's application been stuck at the NVC. Mine has been there for almost three weeks. Other timeline have been in and out of there in less than a week. I am hoping that there isn't a problem.

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Has anyone's application been stuck at the NVC. Mine has been there for almost three weeks. Other timeline have been in and out of there in less than a week. I am hoping that there isn't a problem.

Did you call them yet to see what is taking so long?

good to see another Arizonan.

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My Journey to Motherhood

Our Wedding Pics

Onli In Da Pilipins - Collection of sights and thoughts for my beloved country.

Our Love HIStory

06/26/06: Met at Bigchurch.com

07/14/07: First meeting in person.

12/19/07: Got my surprise gift through snail mail: my engagement ring!

02/11-18/08: Valentine's Week together!

AOS Timeline (I-485, I-765)

04/09/09: Sent packet to Illinois Lockbox

04/20/09: Received Notice of Action

04/27/09: Received Biometrics Appointment

05/09/09: Biometrics Appointment

06/01/09: Received EAD Card

08/18/09: Interview (postponed due to baby's delivery)

12/16/09: Interview - Approved!

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Thanks Applewow and Sonoran. :)

I'll wait till the embassy in Barbados has our file. As of now, NVC has not received our docs yet and I don't want to risk delaying anything.

I'll email Barbados to change my SO's mailing address once they receive it. I read threads here that the beneficiary's address only matters at that stage so s/he can receive packets 3 and 4.

honestly, in my opinion coming from our embassy, his address never matters. lol

That's true too, lucy4! :D LOL Isn't your fiance still waiting for packet 3 even after getting his visa? The Caribbean mail system (or lack thereof) is crazy....

I'll email Barbados and get his addy changed and also ask if I can submit the packet 3 requirements to them by email since the mail is super slow, hopefully they allow it (they wouldn't for Iriecat).

oh btw. I think I said this to iriecat before but not to you. They will tell you you cannot email them because they need the signed docs. I did it anyway, while putting the signed docs in the mail via dhl. They replied to my email with an interview date. :thumbs:

I believe you did mention that to me...Iriecat asked Barbados but they won't let her. I will try your approach and just send the pdf copies and see what they say. I don't have anything to lose. :) Thanks!!!

They told me no too. Well one person did, and the other said yes. I did it anyway. But regardless, it isnt about the email. She (and you) should be sending the signed forms dhl, once the embassy receives your case. I just wouldn't wait around for the packets because Id still be waiting now. :thumbs:

10/10/07 - I-129F sent to VSC

04/30/08 - POE Newark

07/06/08 - Wedding..... I'm Married Yall!!!

I130 for Minor Child

7/26/12 - Sent to Chicago Lockbox

7/30/12 - Priority date

3/15/13 - NOA2!!!!!!!

3/25/13 - NVC received my case

4/08/13 - Emailed ds3032 template

4/09/13 - NVC case number and IIN number generated

4/11/13 - aos fee bill invoiced/paid/and pkg sent

4/12/13 - aos fee paid again after being rejected/ds3032 resent and accepted

4/15/13 - aos pkg delivered/iv bill invoiced and paid

4/16/13 - iv pkg sent express mail/ aos status changed to paid

4/17/13 - iv pkg delivered/ iv status changed to paid.

4/29/13 - Case Complete!

5/10/13 - Interview notice emailed.

6/05/13 - INTERVIEW

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Hi de ho everyone!

NVC received our paperwork on March 11th.. and claim to have sent it to the London Embassy on March 13th.. It's now March 21st and I've still not had a letter from NVC saying that it's even been sent out to London and whenever I ring the London Embassy they say it's not on their system as of yet. Whether they've actually received it I've no idea!

Is this normal?

Halle

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  • Timeline:

[*]Oct 23, '07 - I-129F sent to Vermont SC via DHL

[*]Oct 24, '07 - I-129F received & signed for at Vermont SC

[*]Oct 24, '07 - touched

[*]Oct 26, '07 - NOA1 hard copy received

[*]Feb 12, '08 - touched

[*]Feb 15, '08 - RFE request for more info received

[*]Feb 16, '08 - RFE w/ info sent back to Vermont

[*]Feb 18, '08 - Touched - Notice via email that RFE information was received

[*]March 07, '08 - Touched

[*]March 07, '08 - (later that evening) NOA2 via email that Petition had been approved

[*]March 09, '08 - USCIS sent application to NVC

[*]March 11, '08 - NVC received application

[*]March 13, '08 - NVC sent to London Embassy (so they tell me, no letter received as of yet!)

[*]March 14, '08 - NOA2 hard copy received

[*]March 15, '08 - London Embassy says they have received our application on this day, it is in the

system and being dealt with.

[*]March 25, '08 - Letter from NVC confirming our case has been sent to London Embassy

(letter dated 14th March)

[*]March 28, '08 - Packet 3 arrived!! WOO HOO!!

[*]April 03, '08 - Sent packet 3 to Embassy

[*]April 07, '08 - Medical exam @ 1p.m.

[*]April 18, '08 - Received letter of when interview is!!!

[*]May 20, '08 - 9a.m. Interview!!!!!!!!! 11a.m. APPROVED!

[*]May 28, '08 - VISA FINALLY IN HAND! 5-10 day wait with London Embassy!

[*]June 27, '08 - Partner arrives in USA

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JULIAFERNO   0

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Hi de ho everyone!

NVC received our paperwork on March 11th.. and claim to have sent it to the London Embassy on March 13th.. It's now March 21st and I've still not had a letter from NVC saying that it's even been sent out to London and whenever I ring the London Embassy they say it's not on their system as of yet. Whether they've actually received it I've no idea!

Is this normal?

Halle

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Hi Halle - I don't know the answer to your question, sorry! But would you mind updating your timeline? I checked to see the time between your NOA2 and NVC recieving your file, but the last entry you have is NOA1.

Thank you! :star:

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AOS Timeline:

- 06/30/2009: Filed for AOS/EAD/AP

- 07/02/2009: AOS packet received

- 07/08/2009: Check cashed

- 07/10/2009: Received all 3 NOA1s

- 07/14/2009: Received biometrics appt.

- 07/29/2009: Case transferred to CSC

- 08/01/2009: Advanced Parole Documents Issued

- 08/06/2009: Biometrics appointment completed

- 08/11/2009: EAD issued (received 8/14)

- 11/12/2009: AOS approved

- 11/20/2009: Green Card in hand!

* Complete timeline in profile under "Signature and Story"

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Hi de ho everyone!

NVC received our paperwork on March 11th.. and claim to have sent it to the London Embassy on March 13th.. It's now March 21st and I've still not had a letter from NVC saying that it's even been sent out to London and whenever I ring the London Embassy they say it's not on their system as of yet. Whether they've actually received it I've no idea!

Is this normal?

Halle

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Hi Halle - I don't know the answer to your question, sorry! But would you mind updating your timeline? I checked to see the time between your NOA2 and NVC recieving your file, but the last entry you have is NOA1.

Thank you! :star:

Sorry!! Updated as of now.. :goofy:

Halle

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  • Timeline:

[*]Oct 23, '07 - I-129F sent to Vermont SC via DHL

[*]Oct 24, '07 - I-129F received & signed for at Vermont SC

[*]Oct 24, '07 - touched

[*]Oct 26, '07 - NOA1 hard copy received

[*]Feb 12, '08 - touched

[*]Feb 15, '08 - RFE request for more info received

[*]Feb 16, '08 - RFE w/ info sent back to Vermont

[*]Feb 18, '08 - Touched - Notice via email that RFE information was received

[*]March 07, '08 - Touched

[*]March 07, '08 - (later that evening) NOA2 via email that Petition had been approved

[*]March 09, '08 - USCIS sent application to NVC

[*]March 11, '08 - NVC received application

[*]March 13, '08 - NVC sent to London Embassy (so they tell me, no letter received as of yet!)

[*]March 14, '08 - NOA2 hard copy received

[*]March 15, '08 - London Embassy says they have received our application on this day, it is in the

system and being dealt with.

[*]March 25, '08 - Letter from NVC confirming our case has been sent to London Embassy

(letter dated 14th March)

[*]March 28, '08 - Packet 3 arrived!! WOO HOO!!

[*]April 03, '08 - Sent packet 3 to Embassy

[*]April 07, '08 - Medical exam @ 1p.m.

[*]April 18, '08 - Received letter of when interview is!!!

[*]May 20, '08 - 9a.m. Interview!!!!!!!!! 11a.m. APPROVED!

[*]May 28, '08 - VISA FINALLY IN HAND! 5-10 day wait with London Embassy!

[*]June 27, '08 - Partner arrives in USA

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Hi de ho everyone!

NVC received our paperwork on March 11th.. and claim to have sent it to the London Embassy on March 13th.. It's now March 21st and I've still not had a letter from NVC saying that it's even been sent out to London and whenever I ring the London Embassy they say it's not on their system as of yet. Whether they've actually received it I've no idea!

Is this normal?

Halle

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Hi Halle - I don't know the answer to your question, sorry! But would you mind updating your timeline? I checked to see the time between your NOA2 and NVC recieving your file, but the last entry you have is NOA1.

Thank you! :star:

Sorry!! Updated as of now.. :goofy:

Halle

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Hey Halle!

I am in the same situation than yours. NVC told us they sent our package to US embassy in Paris on March, 10th, and we still haven't received any letter from them... :blink:

Hopefully it will be here pretty soon. I heard though that the letter was just giving a number and the address of the Embassy where the papers had been sent... Nothing really useful, but I would feel much better getting this letter!

K1 journey:

I129F sent mid-october 2007

I129F received by CSV: 10/19/07

NOA1 received early March and NOA2 received on March 19th!! We got APPROVED!!

File received by NVC and sent to US Embassy in Paris: 03/10/2008

05/06/2008: I sent the packet 3 to the embassy.

05/22/2008: Packet 4 received!

06/10/2008: Medical examination in Paris.

06/17/2008: INTERVIEW: Visa approved!!

08/31/2008: WEDDING

AOS journey:

09/05/2008: AOS/EAD/AP sent to Chicago

09/11/2008: Notice date for I-485, I-131 and I-765

10/16/2008: SSA finally gave me a SSN!!

11/17/2008: AP received and EAD approved!

11/20/2008: Biometrics appointment AND Green card interview in Fairbanks.

12/29/2008: I went to my local office to regive my biometrics. And my EAD card has finally been issued!!

01/12/2009: EAD received!! Finally

02/09/2009: GC received in the mail :) Anniversary is 01/29/11

Removal of conditions:

11/09/10: Divorced

11/18/10: Sent I-751 to CSV

11/30/10: Receipt notice received in the mail

12/30/10: Called USCIS as no news for 1 month after NOA1

1/10/11: Emailed from USCIS about my call: "The process for fingerprint appointment scheduling has been requested."

1/13/11: NOA2 ASC appointment notice

2/3/11: Biometrics at local office (NOA2 recieved on 2/2/11!!!)

2/16/11: Date of decision: APPROVED

2/24/11: Card in hand

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Hey Halle!

I am in the same situation than yours. NVC told us they sent our package to US embassy in Paris on March, 10th, and we still haven't received any letter from them... :blink:

Hopefully it will be here pretty soon. I heard though that the letter was just giving a number and the address of the Embassy where the papers had been sent... Nothing really useful, but I would feel much better getting this letter!

Absolutely! Me too! Have you contacted the embassy to see if your paperwork is with them as of yet? Hope you're having a FAB weekend!

Halle

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  • Timeline:

[*]Oct 23, '07 - I-129F sent to Vermont SC via DHL

[*]Oct 24, '07 - I-129F received & signed for at Vermont SC

[*]Oct 24, '07 - touched

[*]Oct 26, '07 - NOA1 hard copy received

[*]Feb 12, '08 - touched

[*]Feb 15, '08 - RFE request for more info received

[*]Feb 16, '08 - RFE w/ info sent back to Vermont

[*]Feb 18, '08 - Touched - Notice via email that RFE information was received

[*]March 07, '08 - Touched

[*]March 07, '08 - (later that evening) NOA2 via email that Petition had been approved

[*]March 09, '08 - USCIS sent application to NVC

[*]March 11, '08 - NVC received application

[*]March 13, '08 - NVC sent to London Embassy (so they tell me, no letter received as of yet!)

[*]March 14, '08 - NOA2 hard copy received

[*]March 15, '08 - London Embassy says they have received our application on this day, it is in the

system and being dealt with.

[*]March 25, '08 - Letter from NVC confirming our case has been sent to London Embassy

(letter dated 14th March)

[*]March 28, '08 - Packet 3 arrived!! WOO HOO!!

[*]April 03, '08 - Sent packet 3 to Embassy

[*]April 07, '08 - Medical exam @ 1p.m.

[*]April 18, '08 - Received letter of when interview is!!!

[*]May 20, '08 - 9a.m. Interview!!!!!!!!! 11a.m. APPROVED!

[*]May 28, '08 - VISA FINALLY IN HAND! 5-10 day wait with London Embassy!

[*]June 27, '08 - Partner arrives in USA

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Our docs were rcvd by NVC today!

AOS Timeline:

7/30/08: Sent AOS to Chicago lockbox

7/31/08: Received by USCIS

8/06/08: Check cashed

8/07/08: Rec'd NOA for I-485 AOS

8/07/08: AOS, EAD, & AP - Touched

8/08/08: Rec'd NOAs for EAD & AP

8/12/08: Rec'd Biometrics appt letter

8/21/08: Biometrics

9/29/08: EAD & AP - approved!!

10/6/08: EAD & AP - received in the mail!

2/06/09: Received interview notice for March 10th!!

3/10/09: Passed interview - husband's GC approved!!! Woohoo!!! :-)

01/2011: File to remove conditions

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Our docs were rcvd by NVC today!

Congratulations!!! :dance: I hope it wont be long and your doc.will be send to the embassy pretty soon...

We called ys embassy in Tashkent again,and they keep saying us that their consular section didnt get any documents yet.But I know that they received it on March 20... :wacko:

And they are being rude... :angry:

Does someone know how to find Consul's contact's information ? Just to email him/her directly or call.. :blink:

Oct.02 2007 I129F sent to VSC via ups.

Oct.25 2007 NOA1 receipt .

March 04 2008 Approval notice sent .

April 8 2008Interview . APPROVED

April 11 2008Visa in hand

April 27 2008POE - JFK

April 30 2008 WE GOT MARRIED!

July 3 2008 My sweet husband left for Afghanistan

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I think I am missunderstanding something...

When looked at the timelines I saw that embassy

has to send packet 3 and I have to send it back to them...

Dont understand what do I have to send back?? :wacko:

I thought all forms and documenst I have to bring for the interview...

Oct.02 2007 I129F sent to VSC via ups.

Oct.25 2007 NOA1 receipt .

March 04 2008 Approval notice sent .

April 8 2008Interview . APPROVED

April 11 2008Visa in hand

April 27 2008POE - JFK

April 30 2008 WE GOT MARRIED!

July 3 2008 My sweet husband left for Afghanistan

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